What is Viniyoga?Part Four – The Art and Science of Sequencing “A well-conceived sequence is the key to an effective practice.” — From Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow In Viniyoga, we talk a lot about a personal practice because it speaks to to the very definition of Viniyoga. The Sanskrit root of “vini” connotes…
What is Viniyoga?Week Three – Breath & Adaptation “Master your breath, let the self be in bliss, contemplate on the sublime within you.” –Tirumalai Krishnamacharya When I first started teaching Viniyoga, I was describing the importance of working with the breath to my 90-year-old neighbor. Her comment was, “Why do I need a class to…
¿Qué es Viniyoga?Parte Tres – Respiración y Adaptación “Domina tu respiración, deja que tu ser permanezca en un estado de dicha, contempla lo sublime dentro de ti.”— Tirumalai Krishnamacharya Cuando empecé a enseñar Viniyoga, le comenté a una vecina que tenía 90 años la importancia de la respiración. Ella me dijo, “¿Por qué tengo que…
What is Viniyoga?Part Two: Function Over Form – Adaption in Asana “We are teaching people, not postures.”— Gary Kraftsow It is hard not to admire the beauty and flexibility of the models who grace the covers of yoga publications. Who would not want to look so graceful while practicing āsana? Actually, āsana (the physical postures)…
¿Que es Viniyoga? Parte Dos – La Función por encima de la Forma: Adapción en Asana “Estamos enseñando a gente, no posturas.” Gary Kraftsow Es difícil no admirar la belleza y flexibilidad de los modelos en las portadas de publicaciones de yoga. ¿Quién no quisiera verse así mientras practica asana? De hecho, asana (las posturas…
What is Viniyoga?Part One – Repetition and stay What is the best way to learn to do something well? Practice, right? If you were planning a skiing vacation, you would be wise to get your legs and lungs in condition. If you were about to sing an aria on stage, you would sing a few…
¿Qué es Viniyoga? Parte Uno – Repetir y Quedarse ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de aprender a hacer algo bien? Practicar, ¿verdad? Si vas a ir de vacaciones a esquiar, es una buena idea acondicionar las piernas y los pulmones. Si vas a cantar en público, de seguro practicarás un poco el do-re-mi antes de…
One of America’s leading yoga therapistsAs founder and director of the American Viniyoga Institute, Gary Kraftsow isa pioneer in the use of yoga for health, healing, and personal transformation.A student in India of T.K.V. Desikachar, who developed Viniyoga, Kraftsow is one of America’s leading proponents of yoga therapy, the therapeutic application of yoga practices to…
A segment that aired on CBS Morning News in March 2015 featured an interview with Aetna’s CEO, Mark Bertolini, discussing the benefits of enhancing employee wellness in the workplace, and showed a clip of Stephanie Harding leading an Aetna employee Viniyoga class. View the segment
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